Chapter 735: Chapter 734: 734, is my aunt dating?

Yet the shop owner was loathe to lose these two big customers, so he quickly had one of his shop assistants bring out a lacquered mahogany box. Once opened, it revealed a blue and white ink slab.

“Mr. Xiao, this is an antique porcelain ink slab passed down from the Late Qing Dynasty, beautifully designed and not a scratch on it….”

Mo Weiyi was not interested. He heard the shopkeeper’s words, but his gaze was directed outside.

The old culture street was actually a winding asphalt road, lined with a variety of antique shops on both sides, also considered a tourist attraction in Nancheng.

Being the weekend, there weren’t many tourists, so she clearly saw a familiar woman standing at the entrance of a shop across the street.

She was wearing a loose white dress, talking with the shopkeeper, and seemed to be accompanied by several people who looked like servants. The scene was awfully reminiscent of a wealthy lady’s entourage.

When she turned her face, Mo Weiyi’s eyes instantly narrowed.

Xu Jing?

What is she doing here?

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“Madam, this necklace is made of the utmost natural and icy imperial green jadeite, look at the texture, it’s very pure, and the color is vibrant, a high-grade genuine article, suitable for both collections and investment…”

Xu Jing took a look at the jadeite necklace.

Considering it in the sunlight, the green gem on the pendant was extraordinarily beautiful, tempting, dazzling with a slight move.

“How much does this cost?” She seemed interested.

The shop owner smiled and said, “From the look of it, Madam, you have a keen eye for jewels, so I won’t sugarcoat it, 800,000.”

Xu Jing immediately retracted her hand.

“Madam, do you think it’s expensive? I find this necklace suits you perfectly, I would charge others a million, but I lowered the price especially for you, or…. How much do you think it should cost?”

Xu Jing laughed and said, “It’s not that it’s expensive; it’s just too cheap.”

She had seen the imperial green jadeite necklace that Mo Yaoxiong had gifted Xu Xian as a wedding present, and the price was 15 million.

In the current market, it was impossible to buy such pure icy imperial green jadeite. She thought this necklace looked similar to the one from before, but the shop owner wasn’t being honest.

This kind of low-quality counterfeit could only be worth tens of thousands at most.

The shop owner was a little taken aback, but then she smiled and said, “It seems our Madam truly knows her stuff. Alright, I won’t continue beating around the bush, this piece really is a counterfeit. But I have an authentic piece, a bracelet, would you be interested in taking a look?”

“No need.” Xu Jing replied, preparing to leave just after her words.

“Madam, please wait! Don’t go!” The shopkeeper wasn’t ready to give up this potential sale.

She noticed that several people were following Xu Jing. Two women were dressed as maids, and two men in black clothing and sunglasses were likely her bodyguards.

Xu Jing seemed to be in her thirties, and despite not wearing makeup or any ostentatious jewelry, she was tastefully dressed. Everyone around her was exceedingly careful and courteous, as if they were serving a high-ranking person.

She presumed that Xu Jing was the so-called wealthy individual who liked to keep a low profile. Wearing flashy gold and silver was associated with the nouveau riche.

Otherwise, why would she be accompanied by so many maids and bodyguards on a casual stroll?

“Madam, please wait.” The shop owner said, turning to an attendant, “Xiaolin, bring out that jadeite bracelet.”

“Alright.”

“There’s no need,” Xu Jing replied impatiently, “How much for this jadeite necklace? Give me a price.”

The shop owner immediately pulled out a calculator, punched in some numbers, and said, “88,000.”

Xu Jing nodded, “Alright, I’ll take it.”

The shop-owner was delighted and called for the attendants to pack it.

“No need, I’ll wear it out.”

“Sure.” The shop owner obediently held the necklace and hung it around Xu Jing’s neck.

Just as Xu Jing was admiring the necklace in the mirror, Mo Weiyi’s clear voice suddenly rang out.

“Auntie?”

The smile on Xu Jing’s face froze.

“Auntie?”

Mo Weiyi called again.

Xu Jing finally turned her head.

She resumed her smile, “Yiyi, what a coincidence?”

The maids and bodyguards were also surprised, and all bowed down, “Princess.”

Mo Weiyi, carrying her little bag, strolled over.

She was dressed in a sky-blue Korean-style dress, wearing a pair of flat silver leather shoes as her foot injury had just healed. Tall, fair, and thin, her dark curly hair was scattered over her shoulders, her clear cat eyes focused on the several servants.

Finally, she looked at Xu Jing, “Auntie, are you here alone?”

Xu Jing nodded, “Yes.”

Mo Weiyi instantly raised her delicate eyebrows, “Are you feeling unwell?”

“No, I’m not,” Xu Jing denied hastily.

“Then why… do you need so many maids to accompany you?” Mo Weiyi asked doubtfully.

Moreover, they were all Mo family’s maids.

Since when… could Xu Jing freely order around the Mo family’s maids?

At this moment, Xiao Yebai came out of the antique shop, squinting as he looked towards them, then he walked over.

Xu Jing felt even more nervous, quickly said, “I saw a necklace just now that looked pretty good, Yiyi, do you want to take a look?”

As she said this, she took off the jade necklace around her neck.

Mo Weiyi gave it a quick glance, “How much is this?”

Before Xu Jing could speak, the shopkeeper could not wait to open her mouth, “88,000.”

Upon hearing this, Mo Weiyi lifted her red lips.

The shop sold all kinds of jade and gemstone trinkets. Indeed, Xu Jing was fond of these things, and this necklace was not expensive, but 88,000 was no small sum for Xu Jing.

Where did she get the extra cash to buy this?

Mo Weiyi couldn’t help letting her mind wander, and suddenly asked, “Auntie, are you dating someone?”

“No, Yiyi, you’re mistaken.” Xu Jing tried to stay composed.

“What’s wrong?” Xiao Yebai’s voice chimed in.

His dark eyes fell on Xu Jing’s face. His gaze calm, even a bit indifferent, yet seemed to penetrate through people in an instant.

Xu Jing moved her gaze subconsciously, “It’s late. I’ll go back first.”

She quickly turned around and put the necklace back.

The shopkeeper wasn’t pleased, “Madam, aren’t you buying this necklace? The price is negotiable, 80,000! How about 80,000?”

“I don’t want it.”

“75,000, really the lowest price!”

Xu Jing waved her hand, ready to turn around and leave.

As a result, due to her nervousness, she missed a step and began to fall sideways.@@novelbin@@

“Ah!”

Xu Jing screamed out of fear.

The maids rushed to support her.

“Be careful, Mrs. Xu!”

Xu Jing put a hand protectively on her abdomen, her face pale with fright.

“Auntie, are you alright?” Mo Weiyi was startled, looking down, “What’s wrong with your stomach?”

Xu Jing quickly recovered, hurriedly moving her hand away, and pushed away the maids, “I’m fine… I was just a little scared.”

“…” Mo Weiyi was silent.

“I’m heading back first, Yiyi, Yebai, goodbye.” Xu Jing said, quickly turning around to leave.

The maids quickly followed.

Mo Weiyi stood there, pursing her small mouth, deep in thought.

The shopkeeper lost a potential sale and was upset. Holding the necklace, she approached them, “Sir, Madam, are you interested in buying a jade necklace? This one is imperial green jadeite…”

“No need.” Xiao Yebai refused coldly, pulling Mo Weiyi’s arm as they left.

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Once they were in the car, Mo Weiyi immediately asked, “Xiaobai, don’t you think my aunt is acting a bit strange?”

“Hmm.” Xiao Yebai replied.

Indeed, it was very strange.

“Right? It felt like she was avoiding me for no reason,” Mo Weiyi wrinkled her small nose, “And I suspect, does she have a man?”

Xiao Yebai raised his eyebrow, “Why do you say that?”

Mo Weiyi began to lay out her reasoning, “My grandmother once mentioned that my aunt’s relationship with my uncle was not good. She wanted to divorce him a while ago, but he refused. He even hit her occasionally. So when she was finally able to divorce, my aunt didn’t ask for a cent in alimony, choosing to leave empty-handed. After moving to Nancheng, she was so financially strained that she lived in the old house for over half a year. And it was because she had no money that she didn’t want to leave the house even when Qu Yunyao caused such a scandal. But look at her now, she is about to spend tens of thousands on a fake jade necklace, and she dresses up so nicely. Isn’t this a sign of a new romance?”

Xiao Yebai’s lips curved slightly, “Then why would the Mo family’s maids be following her?”

“…” Mo Weiyi blinked, puzzled, “My grandfather is strange too. If it weren’t for her passing out and being hospitalized last time, would he still be so kind to her now?”

Xiao Yebai looked at her innocent and pretty little face, his thin lips curled up slightly, “Since grandfather is not feeling well, you could ask dad about this.”

Mo Weiyi nodded.

She felt that Xiao Yebai’s words made a lot of sense.

So she took out her phone and called Mo Yaoxiong.